Christian's PPB Cancer Journey

We want to start by saying thank you — to every single person who has donated, shared Christian’s story, or kept our family in your thoughts and prayers. Your support means the world to us, and it truly gives us strength to keep pushing forward.

This past week we met with Christian’s Radiation Oncologist, and she confirmed that he is a good candidate for proton radiation again to target the new tumor. While the road ahead is still uncertain, this gives us hope and another option to fight back.

On a lighter note — we also found out that Christian is nearsighted and needs glasses. He was fitted for his very first pair last week, and they should be ready for pickup this week. We can’t wait to see him rocking his new look!

Thank you again for standing by our side. We will keep sharing updates here as we continue this journey.

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Our son Christian is just 7 years old, and he has already fought cancer four times. In 2020, shortly after his third birthday, Christian was diagnosed with Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) — a rare and aggressive form of childhood lung cancer that affects fewer than 50 children in the United States each year.

Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) is a fast-growing tumor that develops in the lungs and pleura (the lining of the chest). For families like ours, hearing this diagnosis is life-changing. Since that first day, Christian has endured chemotherapy, surgeries, hospital stays, and countless scans. Despite everything, he continues to smile, laugh, and inspire everyone around him.

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Christian’s Story

Christian’s journey with PPB has been filled with courage and resilience:

• Diagnosis One (2020): 12 cycles of chemotherapy, 3 chemo ports, and 2 major surgeries including removal of part of his right lung.
• Diagnosis Two: More chemotherapy and surgery to remove additional lung tissue and a section of his diaphragm.
• Diagnosis Three: A life-changing surgery where doctors removed his entire right lung, repaired a major artery, and placed a silicone implant to keep his heart and remaining lung in place.
• Diagnosis Four (Current): A new tumor appeared in his left lung. After exhausting standard PPB treatments, doctors are now exploring targeted therapies based on genetic testing.

You can read each chapter of Christian’s story in detail under the Christian’s Story section of this website.

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Support & Contact

If you’d like to support Christian, you can visit his GoFundMe page here. Even if you cannot donate, sharing his story helps more than you know.

If you are a parent facing PPB or another rare childhood cancer, we’d love to connect. Please reach out to us through the contact page — together, we can remind each other that we’re not in this alone.

Why We Created This Website

When we first heard the words Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, we felt completely alone. Information was scarce, and few families had shared their experiences online. We created this site to:

• Share Christian’s full PPB journey so other parents know what to expect.
• Provide resources for families navigating childhood cancer.
• Offer hope and encouragement to anyone facing rare pediatric cancers.

If you are a parent or loved one walking a similar path, please know that you are not alone. We hope Christian’s story helps guide you, comfort you, and give you strength.

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Spreading Awareness About PPB

Because Pleuropulmonary Blastoma is so rare, awareness is vital. By sharing Christian’s journey, we want to shed light on PPB and support research that could bring better treatments — and one day, a cure.

If you’ve found this site while searching for “PPB cancer,” “Pleuropulmonary Blastoma treatment,” or “childhood cancer stories,” we hope you find the information here helpful and encouraging.